With all of the problems surrounding foreign language learning, there are solutions. In the past two blogs, I’ve gone into why the United States is behind and the implications surrounding the country’s deficit, but there are different ways the United States can combat and fix this problem. The overarching way the United States can do this is by improving and expanding the systems in place. When doing this, it’s important…
Last time I discussed the overarching issues in the United State’s K-12 foreign language programs but what’s also equally important to consider are the larger effects caused by the way American schools teach language. It’s not as simple as American schools failing to teach students foreign language. Instead, there’s a variety of issues that arise for all Americans when the United States cannot communicate outside of English. One of the…
Foreign language learning in the United States’ K-12 schools is a complicated issue, but the reality of the situation is that American students are falling behind due to the way language is taught. While speaking a foreign language is not a requirement for many people’s everyday lives, there are countless benefits. According to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, people who can speak a foreign language are more creative,…
